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06/25/2020

If you're a local and know of someone in similar situations please share. Not all the options are known and we got to rely on the good faith of others to help their communities

This couple from Colombia moved to Canada in January with many plans to settle in Canada successfully. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is no longer processing applications quickly.

There are many delays.

The woman is studying ESL Pathways and with a study permit, she cannot work in Canada. Lupita Garcia, a CNH Settlement Worker, helped her apply for her study permit extension so she can be eligible to work, but she has been waiting a long time for her study permit extension. Her husband cannot work legally in Canada so Lupita helped him apply for his first open work permit. He has been waiting for an answer from IRCC, too.

As neither of them are eligible for government benefits and they are unemployed, they were also referred to support programs offered at CNH.

COVID-19 has impacted many of our Settlement clients.

To contact our Settlement team, visit: cnh.bc.ca/covid19.

06/13/2020

Trudeau addressing our fellow Canadian-Kababayans 💕

06/04/2020

Join us tonight in another live segment of learning!

Topic: Debt- The Good, The Bad and The Solution

05/29/2020

If you see anything concerning do not hesitate to contact the appropriate officials. Let us do our part and be better.

The City of Vancouver has declared today to be a Day of Action Against Racism.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, there has been a huge increase in anti-Asian racist and xenophobic incidents. We encourage anyone who experiences or witnesses racism or a hate crime to call 9-1-1 or 604-717-3321 (non-emergency line).

We have also put together a list of community resources for those wanting to learn more about anti-racism: https://www.cnh.bc.ca/get-involved/community-resources/.

05/28/2020

It's important to realize what's possible.

Being able to accomplish large feats like donating to organizations that are helping our medical task forces, is possible.

Thank you, Raja and Riel, for showing us that we have the capacity to do big things!

“No family left behind” is the mission of World Financial Group, a financial services company that works to educate people about money. WFG Canada donated $280,000 to several organizations across the country, with the largest gift of $100,000 going towards William Osler Health System's .

“This company is all about helping people. We do business with that perspective but at the same time, whenever there is need, we never step back—we always want to step forward and help. COVID-19 has impacted thousands and it's important to stand with people during these times.”

- Raja Dhaliwal and Real Michaud, Executive Chairmen, WFG Canada

Read their full story: https://bit.ly/2ZJ7IF5

05/25/2020

Time's are weary, and so is the job market. If you don't have a fallback, fall forward. Now is the time to get creative and find new options and opportunities. We're always here to help!

Victoria's Secret stores across the United States and Canada are closing as a result of the pandemic, according to the retailer's parent company.